Wind Energy & Turbine Technology (WTT)

Introduction to Wind Energy students will be exposed to the many facets of the wind industry. This course will cover the history and development of the wind industry, terminology used in the industry, types and applications of various wind turbines, environmental and economic issues of the wind industry, the future of the wind industry, other topics that are appropriate.

WTT-104 Introduction to Wind Energy, 4 cr.
Introduction to Wind Energy students will be exposed to the many facets of the wind industry. This course will cover the history and development of the wind industry, terminology used in the industry, basic tools and techniques, wind turbine components, the future of the wind industry, and other topics that are appropriate.

Wind Turbine Field Training students will be introduced to the aspects of the industry standards, requirements, and issues that are a part of working in the field. Information to be covered will include but not be limited to safety training, working around cranes and riggings, tower climbing, fasteners and lubricants used in the industry, other subject matter that may be appropriate.

Field Training & Project Operations will introduce the students to industry standards of safety, operation and maintenance of wind turbines and project operations. Students will also benefit from field trips to operational projects to gain perspective of day to day operations of a wind turbine generation facility.

WTT-115 Field Training and Project Operations, 4 cr.
Field Training and Project Operations will introduce students to industry standards of safety, operation and maintenance of wind turbines, and project operations. Students will also benefit from field trips to operational sites to gain perspectives on day-to-day operations of wind turbine generation facilities.

Introduction to Wind Turbine Operations will introduce the students to the daily operation of a wind turbine facility. Course content will include reporting requirements, documentation, use of technical manuals, controllers and monitoring systems, other pertinent content.

Direct Current Electrical Theory is an introduction to basic electrical theory and the components that make up electrical circuits. D/C Theory will be presented in a lecture and laboratory format. Course content will include, but not be limited to basic circuits, electrical components and their applications, hands-on reinforcement of theory covered during lecture.

Electric motors and generators is an introduction to types of motors and generators that are used today. The characteristics of Direct Current and Alternating Current motors and generators will be discussed and demonstrated through lecture and hands on laboratory sessions.

Students will learn industry standards of wind turbine rescue and high voltage procedures. Students will also be evaluated in practical exams on power transmission and site safety. Prerequisites: All WTT-100 level courses or permission of program coordinator

Power Generation and Transmission will serve as an introduction to the generation of electrical power with a wind turbine generator, moving that power through a local transmission system to a substation where a customer will purchase the generated power. This course will cover all aspects of working with components of a high voltage transmission system.

This course will give students an understanding of how wind data is collected and analyzed for electric power generation. Students will also learn how to assess the operation and power production of individual wind turbines.

Alternating Current Electrical Theory II will consist of instruction that will build upon experience gained in Direct Current Theory and Alternating Current Theory I. Students will be introduced to advanced concepts of electrical theory.

Electrical Practical Applications will provide students with practical wiring exercises involving installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of electrical devices and equipment used in, but not specific to, wind turbine control systems. Students will study electrical diagrams, design of electrical systems, and electrical safety.

WTT-250 Basic Electronics, 4 cr.
Students will learn about analog and digital electronics at basic level of familiarization with the semiconductor devices and their functions. The course focuses on applications and apparatuses used in wind turbine technology. The course is accompanied by laboratory work.